EDU6012 - Applied Linguistics Seminar: Reading

(3 units)

This course is a research-based methodology for teaching a balanced approach to Reading and Language Arts in cross-culturally and linguistically diverse classrooms. There is a focus on explicit and meaningful applied instruction in reading, speaking, listening, phonemic awareness, phonics, assessment, evaluation, and other relevant reading and language arts skills based on California State mandated curriculum frameworks. This course is designed to provide multiple-subject teacher candidates with the necessary background and skills to successfully teach comprehensive Language Arts and Reading in a cross-cultural, linguistically diverse classroom. We will cover various professional standards in accordance with the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC); specifically the described reading portion of Standard 7-A. You will also be prepared for the Reading Instruction Competency Assessment (RICA)